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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1955

Page

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Love, Hatred, and Violence Shaped Slain Sportsman Life

William Woodward a famed horseman and banking heir met a tragic end when his wife killed him, amid a life marked by love, jealousy, and public scandal. Their marriage endured storms from Paris to New York, with affair rumors, legal threats, and social prominence coloring their every move before a fatal confrontation at home.

Knickerbocker New York William Woodward Amy Weedward Jono Hon Silen Ann Billie Mme Carmien Saint Daniel Saitt Treat Woodward Mime Jsaint Abn Paris

UT Tributes Honor Mary Dannenbaum Accident Victim

UT students gather to mourn Mary Dannenbaum, a popular student leader, who died after being struck by a car near the campus. Authorities report the incident occurred late last night as campus life paused to remember her impact and leadership.

Austin Det AL University of Texas Mary Dannenbaum

Helicopter Crash Kills Three in Corpus Christi

Three men died when a helicopter crashed in a Corpus Christi backyard in the evening. A 4 year old girl suffered burns as the craft tumbled end over end after returning from a civil aviation job, witnesses said. The victims were Charles Mansi, 34, William James Madrea, and William Kenyon, 3%18. The craft reportedly stalled, flipped, and landed about 25 feet from the injured child.

Corpus Christi INS Charles Mansey William James Madre A William Kenyon Wite Manley Hee Wo ‘Small Ehildeen Jean Wisdom

City Plots Bond Issue for Capital Improvements

Two subcommittees meet after rioting reports on the citys proposed capital improvements program. The street panel, led by Franke Maddox, and finance head John M. Bennett study a plan potentially needing a 15 million dollar fund. The council aims for a November 29 election after a final citizens committee review.

Franke Maddox John M. Bennett Matthews Citizens Hoad Committee

General Dean To Receive Medal Honors

San Francisco October 31 Korean War hero General William F. Dean 58 will receive his long awaited decoration with full military honors at the presidio. He holds the Medal of Honor for Taejon and will be awarded the Combat Infantryman badge as the highlight of today’s ceremonies. Army Chief of Staff Gen Maxwell D. Taylor will pin the decorations including the Distinguished Service Cross Distinguished Service Medal and Bronze Star Medal supplementing his 62 years of service. Dean spent three years as a prisoner of the Communists in Korea and commanded the 24th Division early in the war directing frontline actions and tank fire from his jeep. He also personally handled bazooke shells during the Taejon battle and wandered the Korean hills after the May 20 1950 clash often without food before his capture.

San Francisco William F. Dean San Francisco Presidio Taejon Stacy Army Maxwell D. Taylon Dean Korea Ims Tsejon Tasion Korean Cere Reed Light Want Ade

Port Officials Gather for 44th Ports Authorities Convention

In Houston on October 3 delegates from all U.S. ports and international experts began registering for the forty fourth annual convention of the American Association of Ports Authorities. The gathering, spanning ports nationwide, aims to discuss global port issues and cooperation.

Houston America American Association of Ports Authorities

Trade Ads Offer Bargain Goods for Cash

Faded classified line asks buyers to sell items and stock through light want ads with emphasis on cash payment. The fragment hints at a brisk street approach to unloading goods via ad space.

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